52 Week Ham Radio Challenge 2026 - Status for davekuk@mastodon.radio

All Status Updates Mentioning @hamchallenge

DateChallengeStatusToot Summary & Link
January 19, 2026 20:31 UTC1Success!HC01S Completed Checked in to EchoLink GB3FK-R Repeater in Folkestone, UK. Met a good group of guys having a chat. @hamchallenge
February 08, 2026 13:27 UTC2Success!@hamchallenge @hamchallenge HC02S. Completed Made a contact on HF 20 meters with W7KMJ using VARAC. Interesting mode. Used windows for the easy install. (Linux box gave me missing Font crashes)
February 09, 2026 00:05 UTC3Success!@hamchallenge @hamchallenge HC03S. Completed Researching QRP EFHW antennas and methods for minimizing RF feedback while operating portable. Plan to go with a shortened 80/40/20/15/10 meter homebrew version with a common mode choke (CMC) to eliminate any problems caused by RF in the keyer/radio for both home and field use.

Summary of completed challenges

✅: Completed (3)
🚧: In progress (0)
⌛: Not started (12)

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November45 ⌛46 ⌛47 ⌛48 ⌛49 ⌛
December50 ⌛51 ⌛52 ⌛53 ⌛

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